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Investors might consider investing in Chinese stamps, whose returns are sometimes better than stocks or real estate, according to a company that monitors the market. More: continued here

Jesse Jackson: 'It's an Honor to Be a Food Stamp President'NewsBusters (blog)By Mike Bates | February 26, 2012 | 18:36 Weeks ago, Jesse Jackson accused GOP presidential candidate of "name calling" for referring to President Barack Obama as the "best food-stamp president in American history." But Saturday morning at his …

LETTER: Slow death of the US Postal ServiceWicked LocalIt wants to eliminate Saturday deliveries and raise the price of stamps again from 45 cents to 50 cents. At some point, common sense is going to decide the fate of the US Postal Service. Pretty soon a stamp is going to …

Sofitel stamps its mark on Viaduct's troubled Westin hotelNational Business ReviewThe troubled Westin hotel on Auckland's Viaduct Harbour has been relaunched as part of the international Sofitel hotel chain. New branding went up this morning on the 173-room hotel on Lighter Quay – now the Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour.and more » …

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Daily Racing Form Gulfstream: Union Rags runs away with Fountain of Youth, stamps himself Derby …Daily Racing FormBy Marty McGee Union Rags made a smashing return to action and solidified his status as the early favorite for the 138th Kentucky Derby by romping to victory Sunday in the 68th running …

Gillard stamps her authority as leaderRTHKThe Australian prime minister, Julia Gillard has won a convincing vote of support from her Labour party colleagues, receiving more than two-thirds of the votes in a contest with her predecessor, Kevin Rudd. She called the ballot in an effort to confirm …and more » More: …

Americans on food stamps on the riseWIVBA college graduate, Manton never imagined he would be grateful for the $149 dollars he gets in food stamps every month. He stretches every dollar by using a calculator when he shops and skipping meals like breakfast. Manton is one of a record 46 …

Stamps have stocks licked for investorsHong Kong StandardInvestors might consider investing in Chinese stamps, whose returns are sometimes better than stocks or real estate, according to a company that monitors the market. The China 100 Stamp Index reached 238 this month from 100 in March 2009 – up 46 … …

Buffett stamps on the gold bugs (again)FT Alphaville (blog)…The major asset in this category is gold, currently a huge favorite of investors who fear almost all otherassets, especially paper money (of whose value, as noted, they are right to be fearful). Gold, however,has two significant shortcomings, … More: continued here